THE TANGO SOCIETY OF BOSTON
LEARNING FROM THE MASTERS
MAXIMILIANO AND PALOMA
Paloma & Maximiliano, are native from Santiago – Chile and have been dancing together for 25 years. Since youngsters, they share the passion for Argentine Tango as a heritage from their parents.
They were formed in Chile and Buenos Aires, with many Argentine masters.
Presently they are based in Miami – Florida, USA, but have been touring through South, North America and part of Europe, both teaching and performing in numerous Casinos, Convention Centers, Hotels and TV shows.
They have been Invited to teach and perform in the biggest and the most renown Tango Festivals across US. They won the 2nd place in 2007 in the Worldwide Tango Championship in Buenos Aires and the 1st place in 2008 in the Trex Games TAFISA worldwide competition in South Korea.
They define their style as a salon tango, developing their style like a permanent laboratory, experimenting the movement of the body from the simplicity of the life, convinced that the Tango dance is for everybody. It doesn't matter the age, the background or if you never danced before. Their teaching, is characterized as energetic, didactic and detailed.
Their goal is always to focus and promoting Argentine Tango and their culture around the world inspiring their students from the connection, the joy through the embrace, the improvisation between the couples and the love for the social dance.
EDUARDO SAUCEDO
EDUARDO SAUCEDO of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Master Teacher and Dancer of Argentine Tango in all its styles, Choreographer, DJ, MC, and Producer of Tango Shows, Internationally recognized for his love and passion of the dance,
Eduardo travels the world sharing his culture and knowledge of the dance, bringing his message of -Love, Passion, Joy, Life with Respect and Freedom for Peace in the World,.
The essence of Buenos Aires can be felt in his dancing and teaching. Eduardo considers Tango to be an admirable art form that expresses body, mind, spirit and soul.
His professionalism, clear communication and positive energy motivates and inspires everybody,
His teaching is creative and practical focusing on subtle details. He is an expert on details of the movement and body language. His teaching blends reason, logic, emotions and personality to create a pure and authentic tango embrac
Eduardo has complemented his training with studies in various dance disciplines as well as theater and acting, and is a continuing student of the Performing ArtsEduardo has performed in theaters, appeared on radio and television and taken part in various International Tango Festivals such as Portland Tangofest and Nora's Tango Week in San Francisco,As an invited teacher and performer Eduardo has participated for 11 years in CITA, the prestigious International Tango Festival held yearly in Buenos Aires,
In Buenos Aires Eduardo has taught and performed in the traditional and popular Milongas (Dance Clubs) such as Salon Canning and Almagro among others and in El Viejo Correo where he was also a co-host for several years.Eduardo taught in the majestic La Confiteria Ideal in Buenos Aires - "La Gran Dame de la Belle Epoque" for 10 years.Eduardo is the creator, director, co-choreographer and co-producer of the dinner show "Tango Cafe- Una Noche Ideal" presented with much success for three seasons in the historical La Confiteria Ideal,In 2002 Eduardo presented the Show - "Tango" in association with Por El Amor Del Tango on Saltspring Island, Canada, Eduardo choreographed and co-produced the Tango Show "Passion & Joy" in 2012 and "Tango-Fusion d'Amor" in 2013 in association with Tango by the River, Sacramento, Ca, In 2014 Eduardo was the MC and lead performer in the 1st Seattle Show Case- "Mi Camino" in association with Michelle Badion,Eduardo was invited to appear in the National Geographic Documentary Series - "Consequencias" 2010 and to participate in the European Documentary "My First Tango" released in 2014,2015 Argentine Tango USA Official Festival and Championship San Francisco, Ca, April 2-5, appointed official judge.
SILVANA BRIZUELA
Silvana Briuela-Weigel (dancer/performer) born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, began her studies in that city at the "Escuela Nacional de Danzas" and at the prestigious worldwide "Teatro Colón"; from where she obtained a postgraduate degree in Ballet and took part dancing in various Opera and Ballet productions, including Giselle, Carmen, The Nutcracker, Walpurgis Night -from Fausto-, Don Quixote, and Tannhäuser. Later on, she was admitted at the school of the "Teatro Municipal General San Martín", continuing her dance training and learning all the major Contemporary Dance Techniques, as well as Choreography Composition.While keeping that vast training and work simultaneously, she studied Tango with Mingo & Esther Pugliese, Eduardo Sotelo & Ivonne Laens, Rodolfo Dinzel, Julio Balmaceda, plus Natalia Games& Gabriel Angió.
She has been performing and teaching for more than 20 years at various noteworthy venues and Festivals in Buenos Aires and USA.
Nowadays, Silvana works organizing events, teaching and performing mostly in New York, New Jersey, and in Boston at Dance Union in Somerville,
In order to clarify Tango Principles, enhance and improve transmitting skills; she practices Yoga, Tai Chi Chuan and the ancient Chinese art of Nei-Kung. Her teaching emphasizes on technique, partner connection and improvisation.
GUILLERMO MERLO
Guillermo Merlo is a true legend in the world of Argentine tango. Renowned for his elegant style,unique interpretation, creative choreography and powerful command of the stage.
He is a dancer, performer, choreographer, instructor and Coach.
Guillermo has well over 30 years of experience in Argentine Tango which has made him a respected tango maestro around the world. His dance is elegant, sensual and playful with humor.
Guillermo Merlo was the recipients of the 1997 and 1998 TONY AWARD for Best Choreography for the show ‘Forever Tango’ on Broadway and with his then partner, won first place in the WORLD Argentine Tango Championship in 1999.
Also in 1999, and had the honor of being the first non-Asians ever invited to perform at the Imperial Theater in Tokyo.
Guillermo has performed in concert with several Symphony Orchestras (New Mexico, Long Beach, Costa Mesa, USA) and was commissioned the creation of a Tango Ballet for the Tulsa Ballet Dance Company.
He and his partner were the feature dancers on the PBS special ‘Tango Magic’ with Pablo Ziegler and the Orpheus Orchestra and had the honor of being the first non-Asians ever invited to perform at the Imperial Theater in Tokyo.
Guillermo served as a judge at The Tango Mundial, The World Competition for Argentine Tango in Montreal Canada and ATUSA Argentine Tango USA Official Championship and Festival in SanFrancisco California.
He and his then dance partner created Artango Dance School which is the realization of over 30 years of experience in Argentine Tango.
He says: "I dream to not only teach you the steps, but also to share what I continue to learn from this wonderful dance: compassion, respect, vulnerability and coexistence without competition"
JAIRELBHI FURLONG
Argentine Tango Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Festival Organizer and Tango Show Artistic Director for more than 20 years.
Jairelbhi began her dance training at age 9, joining Las Voces Blancas, one of the top dance schools for children in her country. Because of her graceful movements and perseverance, she became part of the school’s dance troupe, doing television performances.
As a Performer, she toured with the cast of ‘Tango Buenos Aires’ (2007), with Hugo Patyn's Dance Company “Emporio Tango” in Mexico( 2008). Jairelbhi and her Partner were part of the cast of This is Tango Now "IDENTIDAD" and “Carmen de Buenos Aires”- created by Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo, touring throughout the United States,
Canada and China(2014/2015).
Jairelbhi has also taught and performed Argentine Tango in the following countries: Argentina, Russia (Moscow), China (on tour), Guatemala (on tour), Mexico (Cancun, Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende).
She has performed and taught in the in the following Shows and Festivals in the US: Maria De Buenos Aires in Des Moines with Guillermo Merlo, Maria de Buenos Aires with the San Antonio Opera, FANDANGO DE TANGO in Austin/Dallas, Moonlight on Vermont Tango Festival, Fiesta de Tango Festival in Austin, Cancun Tango Festival, Boston Tango Festival, Los Angeles Tango Festival, New Orleans Tango Festival, San Antonio Tango Festival.
She was part of the judges at the International Summit and Argentine Tango world Cup (2018/2019).
With her Partner they created and directed Argentine Tango theater productions, as Producers, Artistic Directors, Choreographers and Performers.
In addition to her Tango appearances and engagements, she was featured in
several well received productions with several Symphonies and Opera Houses.
Jairelbhi and her Partner are currently Organizers and Artistic Directors of the San Antonio Tango Festival since 2022. She teaches on a regular basis in Dallas, Texas.
JOSE ROJAS
Jose Rojas is a professional dancer and instructor of traditional Argentinian folkloric dance.
Jose comes from Parana, Entre Rios, Argentina, where he ventured into dancing at the young age of six. Since then, Jose has participated in various renowned folkloric contests and festivals throughout Argentina, such as el Festival Nacional de Baradero in 2010, gaining recognition as best new dance couple; and becoming a finalist at el Festival Nacional de Cosquin in 2011 in the category for best dance ensemble. In 2014, Jose was invited to dance alongside the famed folkloric musician Jaime Torres during his performance in the city of Parana.
His passion for dancing motivated Jose to venture into other styles of dancing. He started ballet at the age of twenty-one at the Municipal Dance School of Parana and continued his practice at the Carla Tista Art Studio where he had the opportunity of taking dance lessons alongside world renowned dance instructors like Raquel Rossetti, Alejandro Totto and Inaki Urlezaga; and also learning jazz and contemporary style dancing.
Jose’s versatility in learning other dance forms, gave him the chance to participate in two important ballets co-produced between the Municipal Dance School of Parana and the famed Teatro Colon of Buenos Aires: Don Quijote in 2010 and Giselle in 2011, in which he shared the stage with first dancers from Teatro Colon like Silvina Perillo, Edgardo Trabalon, Nadia Muzyca and Gerardo Wyss, to name a few.
In 2015, Jose earned a full scholarship through an audition to attend the Contemporary Jazz Summer Intensive at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. Such was his good performance that he was given a second full scholarship to return to Joffrey and complete the 2015-2016 school year.
In 2016, Jose was invited by the famed Argentinian folkloric musician Roberto Carabajal to dance during his performances during the artist’s United States tour. He has also been invited to dance for events at the Argentinian Consulate in New York City; and to represent Argentina at many Latin American events in the United States.
At the present time, Jose continues to evolve as a dancer by learning new styles. He joined the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company where he dances traditional Mexican folk dance. He also continues to work as a dancer and choreographer of Argentinian folk dance, ballet and contemporary styles.
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LAURA GRANDI
Laura Grandi is an Argentine tango dancer and teacher. Over the years, Laura has trained with the most recognized tango masters in Buenos Aires, where she grew up.
She has been invited to teach workshops for more than ten years at the Buenos Aires International Tango Festival, worked at the "Seleccionado Nacional de Tango," was selected to study at "Espacio Nacional Tango Argentino," both run by the Ministry of Culture of Argentina, has a diploma in Tango issued by the University of Buenos Aires, and studied choreography, composition, and dance theater at the IUNA (Universitary Institute of Art).
She ran "La práctica de Parejita" with Eduardo Pareja from 2006 to 2019, taught at "La Viruta Tango club" from 2017 to 2019, among other renowned places.
Her passion and love for dance have enabled her to promote, perform, and teach Argentine tango and culture in cities, dance schools, and festivals across Latin America, North America, and Europe.
Presently, Laura spends her days teaching and organizing tango classes and workshops in Boston, Northampton, and Brattleboro, and growing the tango community of Northampton, where she is currently based.
MARCELO MESA
Dancer, Choreographer and Tango Teacher, with a trajectory of more than 25 years.
Director of CheloTango Estudio and Astrotango Company, a twice champion group in the World Tango Championship Medellín in 2008 and 2011.
He has been invited to numerous tango festivals around the world, notably Tango Libertad Tokyo - Japan 2007 and 2008, Tango Dubai 2012, Latin Dance Festival Abu Dhabi 2011 and 2012, Dancer at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel (La Parrilla) in Dubai 2010 to 2013, World Champion of Stage Tango in Tokyo - Japan 2007.
Among the most outstanding achievements in the last 5 years are:
* Medellín International Tango Festival Champion - Colombia 2018 Category: Tango Track Category: Milonga Track Category: Stage Tango
• National Tango Champion, Representative for Colombia in the Tango World Cup Buenos Aires 2018 (Argentina)
Category: Tango Pista
• Milongueros World Championship Buenos Aires 2017 (Argentina)
Second Place Category: Vals
Fourth Place Category: Milonga
• Stage Tango Finalist, World Tango Championship Buenos Aires 2007 - 2010 - 2018 (Argentina)
• Special guest, Danzar al Compás de un Tango 2018 (Armenia - Colombia)
• National Champion, International Tango Festival, Manizales es Tango 2017 and 2018 (Manizales - Colombia)
First Place Category Tango Pista (2017/2018)
Second Place Category Milonga Stage (2018)
*International Tango Festival Champion city of Medellín 2018
Category: Tango Pista
Category: Milonga Pista
Category: Tango Stage
USA Tour October 2019 and Summer 2021
He is currently the director and teacher of CheloTango Estudio, where he is dedicated to training and teaching tango dance in New York City